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The Ottobar

4.5

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The hippest place in Baltimore to see an alternative rock band is this scruffy, but chic, midtown establishment. The bar itself is very small, so many patrons stand or sit in front of the tiny stage, or wander around the multi-colored second and third floors. The bands are either unsigned locals or independent-label acts. All play loud and fast. 

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2549 N Howard St, Baltimore, MD, 21218, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tue9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wed9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thu9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fri9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
SatClosed
SunClosed
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Mandy Grace 
7 years ago
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Bart Shiflett 
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Scott Gately 
7 years ago

Awesome place! Well run and staffed. great sound dynamics..................... 

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Nathan N. Walbe 
7 years ago
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Daniel Alexander 
7 years ago

What's not love about this place? Baltimore is a city of character, and The Ottobar welcomes it. � 

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David Andler 
7 years ago

I've seen literally hundreds of quality bands at the Ottobar, played there many times, and enjoyed drinking courtesy of some of my favorite bartenders in the world too. It makes my top 20 list of all-time greatest venues in the US to see a band or play in one...along with other legendary places like the old 9:30 Club in DC, Emo's in Austin, First Ave/7th Street Entry in MPLS, The Brewery in Raleigh, the original Cats Cradle in Chapel Hill, the Milestone in Charlotte, CBGB's in NYC, the Empty Bottle in Chicago, Rockitz/Metro ... read more

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Gerel Constantine Hall 
7 years ago
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Marlon Palencia 
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Jason Thomas 
7 years ago

I've seen Propagandhi, Dillinger Four, Naked Raygun, and Daniel Johnston there, and I'm not even from Baltimore. One of my favorite places in the world! 

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How is The Ottobar rated?

The Ottobar has a 4.5 star rating with 2,710 reviews. 

When is The Ottobar open?

The Ottobar is closed now. It will open tomorrow at 9:00 a.m. 

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